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W47 DKB

2000 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 DKB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,018 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,127 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 89,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,297 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorste

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,878 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s head light lens,s starting to deteriorate (mist up).

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,876 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front light unit lens are starting to deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes need cleaning

o/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,239 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes need cleaning

o/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front o/s rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all steering and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,372 miles

o/s head light starting to steam up. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Apr 2008 66,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s head light starting to steam up. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

condensation in o/sn/s front head light glass

slight play in o/sn/s rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,693 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

condensation in o/sn/s front head light glass

slight play in o/sn/s rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,800 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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W47 DKB is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W47 DKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W47 DKB is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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